Child Death (18 and Under) Child Under 18 (as Shooter) Illinois Ongoing Investigation April 2, 2020April 15, 2020 by Gary Klein

THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2020

Amir Jennings Green, a 4-year old in Thornton, Illinois, found a loaded gun in the basement of his home today. He fired it and killed himself.

This is the third gun accident in two days in which a toddler found a gun and fired it.

Source:

“4-year-old Dies After Accident ally Shooting Himsel f in Thornton,” WGN 9 (April 3, 2020).

Amir Jennings Green Child 5 or Under Child Found Gun in Home

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Six-year-old Boy Kills Himself After Finding Unsecured Gun

Odaine Hall

Six-year-old Odaine Hall shot and killed himself with an unsecured gun in an apartment in Tamarac, Florida. Odaine was being watched by his uncle when the accidental shooting occurred. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges have been filed, but authorities are still investigating.

“This is a tragic incident for a family. You have to understand that this is a family that has lost their child and they are going through the unspeakable," said a sheriff department spokesperson.

Source:

Brian Hamacher, Marissa Bagg, “Boy, 6, Accidentally Shot and Killed Himself in Tamarac with Unsecured Gun: BSO,” nbcmiami.com (October 1, 2024).